KBLA-AM sale never consummated

[TheBigA]

Meanwhile KBLA has begun a $2 million year long campaign around climate change:

KBLA LA Launches Year-Long Climate Justice Campaign.

Tavis Smiley’s KBLA Los Angeles launches a historic $2 million, 12-month Climate Justice Campaign aimed at California communities of color. The initiative includes a full schedule of climate-themed broadcasts and

www.insideradio.com

 

[michael hagerty]

Meanwhile KBLA has begun a $2 million year long campaign around climate change:

KBLA LA Launches Year-Long Climate Justice Campaign.

Tavis Smiley’s KBLA Los Angeles launches a historic $2 million, 12-month Climate Justice Campaign aimed at California communities of color. The initiative includes a full schedule of climate-themed broadcasts and

www.insideradio.com

I'm thinking the $2 million comes from the agencies in the partnership and KBLA provides the in-kind contribution of airtime and publicity.

It's actually a strong topic in the community that KBLA is looking to serve, and they're smart to tap into it:

How white and affluent drivers are polluting the air breathed by L.A.’s people of color

In Los Angeles, the less you drive, the more you're exposed to toxic fumes, according to a new study.

www.latimes.com

 

[TheBigA]

I'm thinking the $2 million comes from the agencies in the partnership and KBLA provides the in-kind contribution of airtime and publicity.

If so, they might qualify for a tax credit on the value of that in kind contribution.

 

[TheBigA]

Tavis Smiley is syndicating his daily KBLA show to NY, Chicago, DC and more:

Tavis Smiley Picks Up Affiliates In New York And Washington, DC.

The syndicated “Tavis Smiley Show” is now heard in the nation’s top three radio markets with the addition of “The Voice of Harlem” WHCR New York, which is operated by

www.insideradio.com

The article says he's "in the process of buying" KBLA.